Walter Salles says Kristen was 'faithful' to project On the Road (translated)

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After confirming the participation of Kristen Stewart the movie ''On The Road ", Filmmaker Walter Salles, In a statement released by his office, praised the actress, known mainly by saga Twilight. "I invited Kristen Stewart for nearly two years, after being impacted by his performance in 'Into the Wild'By Sean Penn"He says. "She knows the book Kerouac in depth, and remained faithful to the project during the entire time that the film sought funding. It's not an actress who refuses to risk, such as incandescent character that she will live. She might be starring in projects with budgets much bigger, but made the choice to participate in an independent film, produced by a French company, so the movie says. "

The filmmaker also quotes the actor Garrett Hedlund, "young actor who participated in the lengthy process of casting done for the film, and did a great test for the character of Dean." In the plot, inspired by famous literary work Jack Kerouac, Hedlund give life Dean Moriarty. Already Sam Riley will play the protagonist Sal Paradise, a sort of alter ego Jack KerouacAnd Marylou Stewart is the wife of Dean.

The project of "On The Road" began to develop 30 years ago by San Francisco producer of American Zoetrope. Today, after four years of research for the film, there is a partnership with the French manufacturer MK2, which is acquiring the rights and shall produce it in association with Film 4, UK. The filming will be in the United States (cities like San Francisco and New Orleans are listed), Canada and Mexico. The assembly will take place in Brazil.

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